The 17th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), which concluded on October 21, undoubtedly marks a milestone in the history of the CPC, and had the international community listening closely to the resolutions proposed dur-ing the session. By mapping out a blueprint of China’s future devel-opment for the next five years and more, the meeting is widely con-sidered a major event at this crucial time in China’s ongoing reform and opening up process.